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Generation Scotland
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Generation Scotland is a medical research study dedicated to improving physical and mental health.
If you live in Scotland you can take part too at www.genscot.ed.ac.uk
Our 15th video in a new mini series! 🥰

In this clip, our amazing volunteer, Beth, chats about the important research we do at Generation Scotland, and how exciting it is to be a part of the study!

Sign up at www.gen.scot
Aged 12-18? Also, receive your £20 e-voucher for your time!
August 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our 12th video in a new mini series! 🥰

In this clip, mental health researcher and Senior Research Fellow, Dr Alex Kwong, shares how you can make a massive impact on health research and policy by taking a few minutes to join Generation Scotland!

Sign up at www.gen.scot
June 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Our 11th video in a new mini series! 🥰

In this clip, our volunteer Zak shares how simple and rewarding it is to join our research community at Generation Scotland. If you’ve ever felt hesitant we hope Zak’s experience will inspire you to join, and impact health research now and into the future.
May 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
10th video in a mini series! Senior Research Fellow, Alex Kwong shares his appreciation of volunteers joining our study, and how they are contributing to health research. This was also his motivation for signing up - to make a difference to our understanding of health and behaviour. www.gen.scot
May 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
9th video in a mini series! 🥰 For Mental Health Awareness Week, our volunteer Sharon shares why mental health research can’t take a backseat, and about creating spaces for conversations. At GS, we are improving mental health research, making it relevant to this and future generations. www.gen.scot
May 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our eighth video in a new mini series!🥰

our volunteer Beth, shares a mother’s perspective on why it’s so important for young people to take part in Generation Scotland. Sign up in under 20 minutes at www.gen.scot. Aged 12-18? Receive your £20 e-voucher!
May 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our seventh video in a new mini series!🥰

In this clip, Lorna, our sleep and mental health researcher, chats about the importance of young people being involved in health research.
Sign up at (www.gen.scot)
Aged 12-18? Receive your £20 e-voucher!
April 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Here is a clip about Big Data - part of our 'Why Big Data Matters' lesson plans! 🤩 This free teaching resource is available to secondary schools across scotland! We aim to increase young people's knowledge and confidence with the use of health data 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬 Find out more: genscot.ed.ac.uk/why-big-data...
April 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Our fifth video in a mini series! 🥰 Heather is a Professor of Neuroscience & Mental Health & our Chief Scientist. In this clip she talks about the importance of including young people in research, to understand the risks and protective factors shaping health. www.gen.scot
April 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Our fourth video in a new mini series! 🥰 Our volunteers Sharon & Jessica chat with Sarah about the importance of mental health research for young people and our loneliness project. Created with the amazing Helios Media (helios-media.co.uk) and our volunteers. Find out more: www.gslonelinessteens.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM